With Lang ailing, Barclay could start at RT

9:32 PM,
Dec. 5, 2012

Green Bay Packers right tackle Don Barclay (67) blocks Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) during Sunday's game at Lambeau Field. He could be back there again Sunday night against the Detroit Lions. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

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Undrafted rookie Don Barclay's chances are improving for starting at right tackle for the Green Bay Packers this week.

T.J. Lang, the starter at right tackle now that Bryan Bulaga is out for the season because of a hip injury, didn't practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury that knocked him out of last week's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

If Lang's condition doesn't improve substantially the next couple of days, Barclay will fill in for Lang against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, as he did for the final two-plus quarters against the Vikings. ...